TBM Staff - Mumbai
The civil aviation ministry has ordered a thorough inspection of the structural strength of all airports in the country, following the roof collapse incident at the Delhi airport that left one person dead and at least six others injured.
The incident occurred around 5 am on Friday at Terminal 1 of the Delhi airport. As a result, operations at the terminal have been suspended, and the flights scheduled to operate from there have been shifted to Terminals 2 and 3.
According to sources, more than 100 flights that were to be operated from Terminal 1 have been cancelled by IndiGo and SpiceJet airlines. This disruption in operations is a consequence of the ministry’s decision to prioritise safety and ensure the structural integrity of all airport facilities across the country.
The swift action taken by the civil aviation authorities underscores the importance of maintaining the highest standards of safety and infrastructure at India’s airports. The comprehensive inspection ordered will help identify any potential vulnerabilities and ensure that necessary measures are taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
